POSTGAME: QF vs Brisbane

[dazzledavey36 48,642]

7 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Love this team!

93% of them did their part tonight  

Sparrow, really lifted. 

Jackson was immense.

Oliver is the key to grand final glory  

Trac had one he’d be a bit [censored] off with. He will hit the prelim hard. 

Langdon is just such a consistent asset to us. 

Our defence is something to behold. 

Lever’s positioning and strength in the air is blowing my mind these days. I though we paid too much for him. I thought he was generally a bit of a recruiting-mistake for his first three seasons. I am clearly a [censored] [censored]. 

But he, surrounded by May, Salem, Rivers and Petty are such a dependable unit  I love that gang.

Like everyone here, really excited about Bowey. What an insane situation he’s stepped into, and he’s holding his place. BUT, he needs to find the jets a LOT faster once he gets possession. Can look like a bit of a rabbit in the headlights at times, and I’ve noticed with somewhat concerning regularity that he’s getting caught while standing still. I get it, he’s a kid and these are standard lessons you learn. But this is finals, and it’s a baptism of fire! 
 

Our Staffordshire Terriers, Viney & Harmes were doing what good staffys should. Great game from both of them.

Ben Brown would have been frustrated with his game tonight, but he’s doing plenty of the right things and it will click in two weeks. At the very least he’s putting forward a strong argument that eating like a hummingbird creates a better forward than eating like a pterodactyl.

Brayshaw, though allergic to the area between the goalposts, has admirable composure out there and can make the difficult look effortless at times.

Spargo and Kossie weren’t exactly starring, but holding down their roles well, whereas Fritsch is clearly our X factor. Just takes a while to warm up.

Gawny, as ever, our safest pair of hands (aside from Lever) and the best captain we’ve had since Tulip.

Who did I miss? Oh! Nibbler! Not bad! Ran hard, and was a reliable option across half forward  

So yeah, T Mac. Not sure. He’s been a witch hat for two weeks running. Maybe he’s doing things I’m not noticing. I’m pretty stunned we’ve played so well these past two weeks with one guy effectively out of the game. But hey, it’s working 🤷🏻‍♂️

But I’m stoked. What a gift our team has been for those of us stuck in our houses with little else to do but dream of Australian Rules glory

Also I really like Chris Fagan. He just went out of his way in his post-match presser to praise the club. 

Onya Fages! 

 

 

 

 

 

Well summarised!

 

[WalkingCivilWar 31,121]

We quite possibly watched two Brownlow medallists running around tonight… last year’s and this year’s. 😉 

[DeeZone 7,659]

Well the Delerium continues to flow from the mighty effort our boys are prepared to put in to help each other. Inaccurate but still won well, this team is the best that I can remember. Absolutely love this team.!!

Go Dee’s.!!

[Tom Dyson 1,492]

That was definitely Langdon's best game since the concussion, very positive stuff from lingers!!!!!

[Doug Reemer 897]

There are two type of demonalanders.

1. Those who were critical and questioned the value of Viney & Brayshaw at any point this year.

2. Those who didn’t. 
 

I know where I stand. 

Edited August 28, 2021 by Doug Reemer

[Dr. Gonzo 22,397]

25 minutes ago, Clint Bizkit said:

Was anyone else shocked to see Neale had over 40 disposals?

All bias aside I barely noticed him.

I thought I misheard when they said he had 46 touches! Surely not?

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

1 hour ago, RalphiusMaximus said:

I want to see the footage on that little camera. 

 

[dee-tox 4,772]

Thoughts:

Razor Ray is a brilliant umpire. Loves us.

Our midfield bossed the Lions. Oliver, Viney, Trac, Jack Sparrow, Max, Harmes, etc.

Fritta marking ability is freakish.

At half time we could have been 10 goals up.

Bowey did some nice things in the final quarter.

Jacko's second quarter was freakish.

TMac looked a pace off but worked hard.

Kozzie's snap was incredible.

Oliver is easily the best midfielder to play for Melbourne since the sixties.

Rivers did some great defensive things after a shaky first quarter.

Not sure what happened to allow Cameron to kick five goals. Salo was very loose early. Smith tightened up on him.

ANB is such a player this season. 

Max loved getting down and dirty tonight. Real leadership.

Talented, disciplined, multi-faceted, extremely fit, tight and together. It's the Dees of 2021.

 

 

 

[Crompton's the man 635]

I can remember watching Dustin Fletcher losing his two front teeth 

From memory an opponent’s elbow hit his mouth as someone’s shoulder drove into the forearm and created the situation of the irresistible force meeting the movable objects

Mouthguards are like vaccines 

They provide a high degree of protection but no absolute guarantee there cannot be injury

That said

I sincerely hope he was wearing a mouthguard 

[Demon trucker 1,729]

10 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Love that Trac had a so-so game then kicks the 2 sealers. Beast mode activated. 

A so so game you kidding!!!! he was huge, 10 score involvments, thats the most important stat in footy

[Gawndy the Great 7,261]

2 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

I thought I misheard when they said he had 46 touches! Surely not?

Junk touches. They were not damaging.

[dees189227 10,700]

I'm sure Maxy will enjoy the weeks rest. I'm sure his body is sore. 

May is so happy he wants to keep playing

[Demon Jack 6,272]

Haven't had a chance to post my thoughts yet as I've been to busy liking other people's comments!

Holy moly! Where on earth do you start with that one.

- I'm not sure what's changed in the last few weeks, but Oliver's kicking has now reached Yze levels of mastery. This kid is now officially the complete package and is quite possibly as good as any player we've ever had on our list.

- Gawn fought hard after the 'Big O' got the jump on him in the opening 10-15 minutes. From there, it was all Max. 

- Brayshaw was sensational. Possibly one of the best game's he's ever played for the club. Speaking of wingers, Ed Langdon also played his best game since the bye. Looked to push hard forward on several occasions which makes him a far more dangerous player. The guy is our own personal energizer bunny, he just never stops running. 

- Although the loss of McStay obviously didn't help the Lions, Both Petty and May did a great job in holding Daniher to his first goalless game of the season. Smith was decent in containing Cameron after his first quarter burst, but I think I still would prefer Hibberd in the side. Happy for the club to stick with Smith though. It's clear they see him as an important part of the side going forward.

- All of the youngsters were outstanding tonight. How about Jake Bowey in his fifth game? Yes he got caught a couple of times, but on other occasions he showed great commitment to the contest and using his speed to burst out of the pack. Sparrow has come on in leaps in bounds and looks like a player who will thrive in finals. Glad to see the coaches back him in after they started him as the sub several times earlier in the year. Jackson is such an important part of our structure. Brisbane's mini surge in the third coincided with this stint on the bench. Took an absolute beauty early in the game as if to say, "look out world, here I come!" Rivers was crucial during the opening stages of the last quarter. His opening five minutes were as important as anyone's one the ground.

More thoughts to come later...maybe. I'm still on Cloud 99 here.

Edited August 28, 2021 by Demon Jack

[dazzledavey36 48,642]

5 minutes ago, Tom Dyson said:

That was definitely Langdon's best game since the concussion, very positive stuff from lingers!!!!!

Could argue a few had their best games tonight.

Petty and Sparrow were [censored] unbelievable. 

[rpfc 27,391]

Brayshaw was amazing and found that finals on a wing are very similar to what he likes - tough footy where he gets to show his ball winning ability.

Viney is pretty good for a rugby player, @demon3165 eh?

Fritsch is a bad [censored] assassin.

Oliver and Petracca are one two punch that will get us a flag (at some point).

The backline was excellent once again.

We are the best team in the league and that doesn't mean anything - but it does bring belief - and that is everything.

Go Dees.

[Lou C. Fur 912]

9 minutes ago, Mel Bourne said:

Love this team!

93% of them did their part tonight  

Sparrow, really lifted. 

Jackson was immense.

Oliver is the key to grand final glory  

Trac had one he’d be a bit [censored] off with. He will hit the prelim hard. 

Langdon is just such a consistent asset to us. 

Our defence is something to behold. 

Lever’s positioning and strength in the air is blowing my mind these days. I though we paid too much for him. I thought he was generally a bit of a recruiting-mistake for his first three seasons. I am clearly a [censored] [censored]. 

But he, surrounded by May, Salem, Rivers and Petty are such a dependable unit  I love that gang.

Like everyone here, really excited about Bowey. What an insane situation he’s stepped into, and he’s holding his place. BUT, he needs to find the jets a LOT faster once he gets possession. Can look like a bit of a rabbit in the headlights at times, and I’ve noticed with somewhat concerning regularity that he’s getting caught while standing still. I get it, he’s a kid and these are standard lessons you learn. But this is finals, and it’s a baptism of fire! 
 

Our Staffordshire Terriers, Viney & Harmes were doing what good staffys should. Great game from both of them.

Ben Brown would have been frustrated with his game tonight, but he’s doing plenty of the right things and it will click in two weeks. At the very least he’s putting forward a strong argument that eating like a hummingbird creates a better forward than eating like a pterodactyl.

Brayshaw, though allergic to the area between the goalposts, has admirable composure out there and can make the difficult look effortless at times.

Spargo and Kossie weren’t exactly starring, but holding down their roles well, whereas Fritsch is clearly our X factor. Just takes a while to warm up.

Gawny, as ever, our safest pair of hands (aside from Lever) and the best captain we’ve had since Tulip.

Who did I miss? Oh! Nibbler! Not bad! Ran hard, and was a reliable option across half forward  

So yeah, T Mac. Not sure. He’s been a witch hat for two weeks running. Maybe he’s doing things I’m not noticing. I’m pretty stunned we’ve played so well these past two weeks with one guy effectively out of the game. But hey, it’s working 🤷🏻‍♂️

But I’m stoked. What a gift our team has been for those of us stuck in our houses with little else to do but dream of Australian Rules glory

Also I really like Chris Fagan. He just went out of his way in his post-match presser to praise the club. 

Onya Fages! 

 

 

 

 

 

Onya Mel Bourne,

NIce summary. I give you 93%

I liked Bowey's game and IMO you have omitted him in your appraisal.

I would have given them 96%

Go DEES!

[dazzledavey36 48,642]

4 minutes ago, dee-tox said:

Thoughts:

Razor Ray is a brilliant umpire. Loves us.

Our midfield bossed the Lions. Oliver, Viney, Trac, Jack Sparrow, Max, Harmes, etc.

Fritta marking ability is freakish.

At half time we could have been 10 goals up.

Bowey did some nice things in the final quarter.

Jacko's second quarter was freakish.

TMac looked a pace off but worked hard.

Kozzie's snap was incredible.

Oliver is easily the best midfielder to play for Melbourne since the sixties.

Rivers did some great defensive things after a shaky first quarter.

Not sure what happened to allow Cameron to kick five goals. Salo was very loose early. Smith tightened up on him.

ANB is such a player this season. 

Max loved getting down and dirty tonight. Real leadership.

Talented, disciplined, multi-faceted, extremely fit, tight and together. It's the Dees of 2021.

 

 

 

Again, Salem didn't play on Charlie Cameron.

The commentators got this blatantly wrong. 

 

[Min Xie 284]

Great win!

Thank you all Demons supporters in Adelaide Oval, thank you all Demons supporters in SA, let's all enjoin a new journey in a new season!

[dimmy 1,108]

52 minutes ago, Red But Mostly Blue said:

So good! Calm, thoughtful and hits targets. He's had a great year, but reckon he's been getting better each week.

It is called confidence and that comes from 120% effort.

 

[dee-tox 4,772]

Just now, dazzledavey36 said:

Again, Salem didn't play on Charlie Cameron.

The commentators got this blatantly wrong. 

 

OK, gotcha Dazz. Was it Smith all game?

[WERRIDEE 5,198]

Great win our best players were brilliant in Clarry, Trac and Gawn. Fritsch was an ice man but what excited me were the lesser likes in Neal-Bullen and Sparrow. The only one that is out of form is T.Mac LIFT. One step away from the big dance can't wait.

[Redleg 37,473]

5 minutes ago, dazzledavey36 said:

Could argue a few had their best games tonight.

Petty and Sparrow were [censored] unbelievable. 

I thought Sparrow came of age tonight. I thought he was great. Another hard nut who doesn't take a backwards step.

Another full pre season and hitting the weights will do Petty wonders. He belongs.

[Mel Bourne 3,596]

I left Joel Smith out of my passionate/fairly drunk appraisal of the team. Thought he was good! His pace came in handy against Charlie Cameron. Kept up with him in the pocket, and quashed a goal that could have been a dambuster for them. 

[dees189227 10,700]

Any idea how to get into Perth. Are we allowed?

[Dr. Gonzo 22,397]

15 minutes ago, AC/DeeC said:

Earning a game at the Preliminary Final with a weeks rest. In my lifetime. I've never seen the DEES do THAT.

G O  Y O U    M  I  G  H  T  Y    M  E  L  B  O  U  R  N  E    F  O  O  T  B  A  L  L    C  L  U  B  !

I    B  E  L  I  E  V  E  !

Too young for 2000?